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Good morning AZB friends. I just wanted to share a few things from my visit with Mr. Nick Varner this past Saturday. Nick shared the original TAD he used to win his first world championship with (photos included). It played AMAZING. (Edited to clarify, I did not buy Nick’s TAD - he was just...

Greetings, all. When I saw the video of Emily Frazier showing off the new Matchroom/Cuetec collaboration on Facebook, my interest was piqued. I’ve always been a sucker for blondes. So, I decided to buy one, and give it an honest review right here on AZB. I’m not a professional “reviewer” or...

I would love to collect a few cues from this line.

Enjoy.

Some flyers from this lot I purchased. Enjoy.

I recently purchased a large lot of vintage catalogs from all kinds of builders and companies. Slowly, but surely I’ll get some of these posted on here for everyone’s reference as we hunt, collect, or simply just want to identify some of these vintage catalog cues. One day I’ll buy a scanner and...

In terms of collectibility, there are some legendary cues from the Runde and Clarke era. In terms of playability there were some killers playing real good with clarke made Schons. Johnny Archer, Reed Pierce, Shannon Daulton, Jimmy Wetch…to name just a few. I can name more but hoping someone...

Early Scruggs catalog.

I was able to go visit the legend, Nick Varner yesterday. We hung out, talked pool, and played some one pocket. I also picked up a gorgeous Joss made for him decades ago to add to my humble collection. Here are some photos.

I was very fortunate to purchase an autographed Willie Mosconi print off the wall of Cue and Cushion in STL. The legendary Mark Wilson was there giving private instruction. We see each other often there, and he came over to offer that it had an interesting provenance - as it came directly from...

This came into Cue and Cushion today, and I fell into immediate love. Why? First, because it’s an Evan Clarke SL-13. Second, it’s absolutely mint. Third, someone put a gorgeous lizard wrap, and it has a brand new Schon shaft which hits great. Lastly, it’s identical to the one the Earthquake used...

Reference material.

Teachers Billiards, located near St Louis, MO, had a Cue Yard Sale today. Members of the community set up stations within the pool room where they showed off, bought, sold, and traded cues. There was quite a turnout, and I’d say it was a huge success. There were lots of neat cues available, cool...

I picked up a brand new Treadway cue. Birdseye and cocobolo. This cue plays fantastic! Big pin, hand-picked Le Pro tip (Josh tests and hand picks them). Fun, fun!

For your reference.

I just wanted to share with my AZ pals that Stephen Janes is building me a copy of Mike Sigel's old JOSS cue from the 80s. The first photo (with all of the shafts) was the very cue that Sigel used for years and played some amazing pool with. This photo was from John Wright I believe. I have had...

Maybe a month ago I bought a basic, entry level, Meucci to try out. It's just all red, and has a "pro" shaft with a layered tip. I have to give credit where credit is due. The overall quality of this cue is superb. Excellent fit, finish - and the shaft plays fantastic. It has a great feel and is...

Can one of our Joss experts (SROBER40, CHOPDOC, GARCZAR) confirm the year/model of this JOSS for me? I saw one like it on ebay being sold from Japan, but the listing did not identify the model. This was a one-owner, all original cue, bought new from Cue and Cushion in STL decades ago...and, more...

Lets share a post about legendary players of the past and present who found business success beyond the green felt. Steve Mizerak (nuff' said) Larry Hubbard and Terry Bell (also nuff' said) Nick Varner - Cues and Billiard Supply business. SVB - I've heard he also invested wisely and done...

So, I did a little bit more cue trading this week, as one is prone to do, or, at least, as "I" am prone to do, and ended up with a brand new Meucci Economy Cure (what a name) Model cue with carbon fiber shaft.I really like this cue a lot. First, I like the Economy Cure design. It comes in...